Designer - Girlswear - Country Road

6 hours ago

Melbourne, Australia Country Road Group Full time

**Job no**: 996492
**Work type**: Full-Time
**Location**: Melbourne - CBD & Inner
**Categories**: Design & Development

**Purpose**

Design a product range for the Girlswear apparel and accessories range that fulfils the range option plan and that reflects our season trend statements and customer profile. Manage the Design Assistant to achieve cutting edge designs that achieve high volume sales and promote Country Road as a market leader.

***Please note that this is an 18 month maternity cover contract**

**Key Accountabilities**
- Design on brand product range ensuring it meets CR image, option plan, price points and margin in conjunction with Design Manager
- Manage the strategic design brief selecting seasonal colour palettes and discussing trends in silhouette, fabric and colour
- Maintain focus on target customer and attract new customers through range with the Design Manager
- Work collaboratively to implement approved business initiatives through existing operational structures and ensures ownership
- Utilise forecasting information provided to contribute to the design brief and build range
- Complete necessary research, evolve & collate relevant imagery for boards prior to Design meetings
- Prepare and present design briefs and ranges to the MD with the Design Manager
- Assist in preparing and participate at store conference in conjunction with Design and Merch managers, presenting ranges and talking through key looks
- Interact with stores in conjunction with the Design Manager, presenting the range and talking through key looks
- Liaise and build relationships with overseas agents and key stakeholders to communicate styling and design concepts.

**Key Capabilities**
- Experience building ranges taking into account core, seasonal and aspirational elements
- Excellent communication skills, ability to work within team
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Ability to develop team member capability and succession.

**Why work for CRG?**

The Country Road Group is one of Australasia’s largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands such as Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Here are some of the great things we offer:

- Generous employee discounts across our House of Brands
- Seasonal clothing allowance
- An additional day of leave for your birthday
- An Industry leading Parental Leave Program
- Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
- Annual learning calendar to support the ongoing development of our team
- Support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility Program
- We are committed to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly.

**About Us**

Since 1974, Country Road has built a legacy of effortless style and quality designs that are made to last. From its products to its partnerships and stores, the brand looks to drive positive change so you can feel proud of every Country Road purchase you take home.

**Advertised**: 28 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 18 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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